Stay Connected!
Dear SAF community,
As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season. I hope this time brings joy, warmth, and the chance to reflect on the successes and milestones of 2024.
In October, I had the pleasure of traveling to New York with our International Study Course, where I reconnected with so many of our graduates who now call the city home. It was inspiring to see the incredible paths our alumni have forged in one of the world's most dynamic cities.
Back in Waterloo, we celebrated an important milestone with the convocation of our MAcc students. Congratulations to our newest graduates—we are so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see where your journey leads next.
Another highlight this year was hosting the 2024 Women in Accounting & Finance event in Toronto. Attendees enjoyed honest and inspiring conversations about career and leadership experiences and gained valuable insights on topics that matter most.
As always, I would love to hear from you. If you have news or updates that you’d like to share with the SAF community, please consider submitting a Class Note. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me at vmhinde@uwaterloo.ca—I would be delighted to connect with you and explore ways to stay involved with the School of Accounting and Finance.
Sending warm wishes for a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead!
Kind regards,
Victoria Hinde (She/Her),
Alumni Development Officer
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Philip Kim (MAcc’95) - Head, Finance
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Upcoming events
Waterloo Region Alumni Chapter virtual class: Baking Spirits Bright - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Join UWaterloo alum Mari-Beth Davis (BA '99) for a cozy, virtual holiday baking experience! In this 1.5-hour complimentary class, you'll learn to bake three festive treats—gingerbread cookies, chocolate peppermint blossoms, and Skor shortbread—while enjoying fun, prizes, and a step-by-step guide from a trained chef.
Fantastic Alumni Day – February 8, 2025
Join us at the PAC to cheer on the Waterloo Warriors with fellow families, alumni, and donors! It’s a great opportunity to show your support and check out the newly renovated PAC building—details will be coming to your inbox soon.
Reunion 2025 – Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 2025
Save the date for Reunion 2025 and reconnect with classmates and faculty on campus! It’s the perfect opportunity to reminisce, explore new spaces, and celebrate milestones during Alumni Weekend 2025.
Alum on the move
Adam Coe (BAFM ‘21) - Private Equity Associate, Brookfield Asset Management
Meng Wang (BAFM ‘12) - Founder, Our Little Treasures
Ian Weng (MAcc ‘13) SVP of Strategy, EliseAI
Lucy Qi (MAcc ‘10) - Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance, OMERS